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Catnip Essential Oil
Nepeta cataria
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Catnip Essential Oil Profile Information
| Catnip Oil |
| Common Name |
- Catnip Essential Oil |
| Botanical Name |
- Nepeta cataria |
| Country of Origin |
- Canada |
| Parts Used |
- Leaves |
| Extraction |
- Steam Distillation |
| Technical Data |
- Catnip Oil CofA |
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Catnip Essential Oil Profile General - Catnip is a perennial herb of the mint family. Its erect, square, branching stem is hairy and grows from 3-5 feet high. The bilabiate flowers are white with purple spots and grow in spikes; these are small and hooded. The plant has a pleasant, aromatic odor. And it seems to be a fact that plants transplanted are always destroyed by cats unless protected, but they never meddle with the plants raised from seed, being only attracted to it when it is in a withering state, or when the peculiar scent of the plant is excited by being bruised in gathering or transplanting.
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Catnip Essential Oil Uses - Catnip essential oil, Nepeta cataria, is said to control fever, good for colic, colds, flu, inflammation, pain, chickenpox, leaves chewed to relieve toothache, and convulsions. Stimulates the appetite. Aids digestion and sleep. Relieves stress, promotes sweating, relieves painful menstruation, used to promote menstruation. Popular uses in Europe are for chronic bronchitis and for diarrhea. Producing free perspiration, it is very useful in colds. An injection of Catnip Tea is also used for colicky pains. Its qualities are somewhat volatile, hence when made it should be covered up. Catnip may be combined with other agents of a more decidedly diaphoretic nature. Equal parts of warm Catnip tea and Saffron are excellent in scarlet-fever and small-pox, as well as colds and hysterics. It will relieve painful swellings when applied in the form of a poultice or fomentation. |
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Catnip essential oil, Nepeta cataria, blends well with
the following essential oils: Geranium,
rosemary, lavandin,
sage, and citronella.
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Catnip Oil Cautions - Non-irritant, non-sensitzing, possible toxic effects in concentration. Use in moderation. Avoid during pregnancy.
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Catnip Essential Oil Properties - Non-irritant, non-sensitzing, possible toxic effects in concentration. Use in moderation. Avoid during pregnancy.
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All of our essential oils are 100% pure and natural
essential oils,
of therapeutic grade and free from any chemicals or pesticides.
Although all of our products are of
premium quality, our essential oils are not certified
organic essential oils. |
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Catnip Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential oils can also be used in soap
making
ingredients,
lotions, massage oils, diffusers, potpourri, scent, air fresheners, body
fragrance, perfume oils, aromatherapy products, bath oils, towel scenting, spa's, incense, light rings, laundry, facial steams, hair treatments, and more. |
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Ingredients